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Illinois Arts Council Agency announces 2024 Master/Apprentice Program
Application, guidelines now available The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) has announced the opening of the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Master/Apprentice Program. The application is open in the Illinois Arts Council’s online Salesforce system and has a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Dec. 1, 2023. The awards will be announced in the spring…
Read MoreU.S. Dept. of Commerce invests $2.5 million to boost Illinois business, workforce training efforts
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $2.5 million in the state of Illinois for infrastructure improvements needed to support current and future business needs and to support workforce development in the clean energy sector. The EDA investments announced today are: Kaskaskia Regional Port District (KRPD)…
Read MoreKaskaskia College offers first electric vehicle training program in South Central Illinois
According to the US Energy Information Administration, 31% of vehicles on the road will be electric by 2050. With the popularity of electric cars increasing, Kaskaskia College is now offering a new certification program to help professionals in the automotive industry. The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Training Program will provide students with advanced education on…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police, Fire schedule community events: National Night Out, Open House
Two fun opportunities for the community to interact with the Edwardsville Police and Fire Departments are coming up in early October. First up is National Night Out, which is marking its 40th year as a nationwide event connecting police and residents. The Edwardsville Police Department will host the event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,…
Read MoreS. M. Wilson & Co. to manage construction of Dawson Hall at Lincoln University
As the tallest building on Lincoln University’s campus, Dawson Hall is a 10-story residential facility, originally built in 1970, and about to undergo an extensive renovation. S. M. Wilson is serving as the Construction Manager Agent for the project. The residential building originally housed freshman and upper-class females, and in May 2009 the hall was…
Read MoreGreater St. Louis Inc. holds first inclusive economic growth summit
Key Points Leaders from across the 15-county St. Louis metro come together “to talk, listen, and learn how we can better collaborate as one metro to drive inclusive economic growth.” Regionwide targets established for key inclusive economic growth metrics STL 2030 Progress, a new online tool to track progress toward inclusive economic growth goals, launched…
Read MoreContegra completes 35,000 SF expansion for NuWay Companies in Troy
New rebar fabrication facility responds to record demand The venerable NuWay Companies is set to produce 15,000 tons of reinforcing steel or rebar annually in its new Troy, Ill. fabrication facility. Contegra Construction recently completed the 35,000-square-foot fabrication facility for the 68-year-old, family-owned business – one of the largest construction material and equipment suppliers in…
Read MorePritzker administration launches applications for state-designated cultural districts
Eligible localities, nonprofits are encouraged to apply to be designated a State-Designated Cultural District Information Session (Webinar): 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 — Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3RvGAo1 The Pritzker administration recently launched the application to apply to become a State-Designated Cultural District in Illinois. State-Designated Cultural Districts are communities, towns, or specific geographic areas that…
Read MorePritzker administration provides $19 million for community revitalization
Strong Communities Program assists 68 units of local government with affordable housing creation, community development efforts The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved $19 million to support affordable housing and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. Awarded under the Strong Communities Program (SCP), the initiative will provide funding to 68 units of local governments and…
Read MoreMembers of U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI tour Justine Petersen sites
In May 2023, Justine PETERSEN announced being awarded a $6.2 million grant from the United States Treasury Department’s Commnunity Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund’s Equitable Recovery Program. On Wednesday last week (Sept. 20, 2023), JP had the opportunity to host several members of the CDFI Fund, including Sharon Johnson Theodore and Annie Kraft. The day included…
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